Northwood College was founded in 1878 by Miss Catherine Buchan-Smith at the forefront of the development of girls' education. In 1893 the school moved from central London to its present site in Northwood. It is close to Northwood Metropolitan Line Station and on main bus routes. There is a school bus which brings pupils from the Stanmore area.
Our aims are: to foster a love of learning through an excellent academic education, to develop creative and sporting talents; to encourage initiative, independence and self-confidence in a friendly and supportive community and to promote traditional values, social responsibility and concern for others.
Our Nursery (Redington) for 3+ girls which opened in January 1997, the Pre-prep - Vincents (4-7 year olds, the Junior School (7-11 year olds) and Senior School (11-18 year olds) are each housed independently on the same site.
Three years ago we opened our new sports complex comprising a full size 6 lane indoor swimming pool and sports hall. Two years ago we added a new science laboratory and a newly converted and equipped library and last year new premises were built for our Pre-prep and Junior School. These latest additions completed our building plan which in recent years has included the conversion of a new Sixth Form Centre, a modern language centre and a performing arts centre.
Northwood College is a community in which everyone is involved, and everyone counts from the youngest member at Redington to the most sophisticated Sixth Former, where the Governors and Staff (teaching and non-teaching) are united in working with parents for the welfare of the girls. By the time they leave Northwood College, girls are confident young adults well able to cope with the demands of a changing world.
